Weekend Recreation Area Rules + NASCAR Local + Chalk It Up!

Sacramento CA

03 September, 2021

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Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! This is where you will find all of the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Saturday September 4th, 2021! Welcome to the Labor Day Weekend! Are you a local business owner or marketer in Sacramento? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 61. Here are the top stories today in Sacramento: New Joseph Bonnheim, a charter school near Tahoe Park, tested all staff and students for COVID-19 on Friday after nearly 2 dozen COVID cases were reported at the school. The order for mandated testing to prevent further spread came from Sacramento County Public Health. It is likely the transmission happened off campus, County health officials said. (CBS Sacramento)Have an awesome Labor Day Weekend, Sacramento! But be aware of the rules at parks and recreation areas that change for the holiday weekend. Beginning Saturday, Sept. 4 through Monday, Sept. 6, possession of alcohol is prohibited on the shore and river of the American River, and other parks where posted within Sacramento County Regional Parks' jurisdiction. The prohibition includes open or closed alcoholic beverages. Also, the number of visitors to Regional Parks increases dramatically during holiday weekends, which increases the cost to staff and maintain the parks. In order to offset these costs and provide maximum staffing and enforcement, the vehicle entrance fee will increase. (Saccounty.net) A man has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Rocklin resident Cameron Gabriel on July 25. Damon Allen Benson, 29, of Rancho Cordova, was booked into the Placer County Jail on charges related to the homicide. Rocklin police said the Rancho Cordova Police Department shared information in early August that led investigators to a witness of the homicide. According to authorities, the investigation remains ongoing and if you have any information please contact the Rocklin Police Department. (CBS Sacramento)Elk Grove's Kyle Larson, NASCAR's regular season champion, is set to enter the playoffs this weekend for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. It's been a comeback story for Larson this year, but after signing with Hendrick Motorsports, like another Northern California native, Jeff Gordon, he is now the favorite to win the cup. The first of the 10 playoff races on NASCAR's schedule happens this Sunday afternoon in Darlington, South Carolina. (FOX40) The family of Kiflit Ghebremariam, 78, who went missing in Elk Grove in early August, is organizing a community search for him this weekend. It is believed that Ghebremariam walked away from his home on East Taron Drive. The community search will meet at Oasis Park on Poppy Ridge Road. The search will go from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone in the immediate areas, and adjacent to the city limits, are asked to walk their neighborhood, local shopping centers and other locations. If you have seen Ghebremariam or have information, you are asked to call police at 916-714-5115. (FOX40) Saturday's events in Sacramento: Looking for a fun way to spend the Labor Day weekend with your kids? Join the 17th Annual International Kids Festival and enjoy pony rides, jumbo inflatables, a rock climbing wall, miniature train rides and more! This is an annual event that brings together thousands of families from Russian-speaking, Latino, Asian-Pacific, African-American, Hindu, and other communities. (10 am)Join Amelia Bearhart and friends for Awesome Astronauts Storytime and Crafts at the Aerospace Museum. Listen to an out-of-this-world story and make a space-themed craft to take home! (10 am)Chalk It Up! festival returns to Fremont Park over Labor Day Weekend! Chalk It Up is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports Youth Arts by offering small grants to K-12 classrooms, and youth arts projects throughout the Sacramento region. In addition to amazing art, there will also be 42 local vendors, 13 places to eat and drink, and nearly 70 musicians and performance groups of all varieties. (11 am)Greater Sacramento NAACP presents its annual Rhythm & Blues Festival in Old Sacramento featuring Club Nouveau & live bands all day. (11 am)Daze on the Green will be at Swabbies on the River tonight! They cover all of your classic rock faves, Journey, AC/DC, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Rolling Stones and many others. (6:30 pm) Sacramento Patch Notebook Ready for a wacky weather weekend? If you're out and about this weekend, you'll need to dress for everything from springtime conditions to "cook the egg on the sidewalk" weather. (Facebook)Apple Hill is open this weekend! Go support the growers that were narrowly missed by the Caldor Fire! And, you won't have to deal with all of the traffic going up to Tahoe... Unfortunately... From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Labor Day Accident & Injury Prevention Program (September 6) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Jeri Karges About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst... Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sacramento Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].